FNI Wrap Chat
252 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsFilm Network Ireland's Wrap Chat Podcast is the Irish Film Industry Podcast. Hosted and produced by freelancers. Founded by Paul Butler Lennox and Paul Webster in 2017, they were joined in 2020 by an exceedingly talented line up of presenters including Mia Mullarkey, Sean T. O Malley and Remie Michelle Clarke and more recently by the indomitable Georgina McKevitt, Mark Monks (who is also our engineer) and Luke Brabazon. It is a show about and for Irish filmmakers of all levels and industry enthusiasts. A library of personal experiences in Irish Film, Animation, Audio and TV. We're also delighted to welcome the wonderful host Keith O'Grady Director and the insightful views of Animator Carla Lennon as a host focusing on the irish Animation industry.
We endeavour to bring you regular interviews with the most exciting voices working in the Irish Film and Television industries, from directors and producers to actors and casting agents to editors and cinematographers.
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Episodes
2024 Fni WrapChat Episode 204 - Brenda Gough
May 22, 2024 12:53 - 1 hour - 4.54 KBOur host Keith O'Grady is back with this brilliant episode and is joined by a film and Tv Worrier, Locations Manager Brenda Gough, from Belfast. Keith O’Grady is an award-winning filmmaker based in Northern Ireland. He makes fiction films and documentaries, in English and Irish. He has countless hours of broadcast TV experience, having worked on films and series for major broadcasters, including the BBC, TG4, RTÉ, UTV, and CBS. His short drama Jam (2008), won the Writers Guild short screenp...
2024 Fni WrapChat Episode 203 - Winnie M Li
May 11, 2024 15:33 - 41 minutes - 2.42 KBFni Wrapchat is back in 2024 with this brilliant episode hosted by Remie Michelle Clarke. Remie is joined by Author, Activist and Film Professional Winnie M Li. Our host Remie Michelle Clarke is an award-winning Irish writer, ghostwriter and editor, writing under R.M. Clarke. - She is also an international voice-over artist with almost two decades of experience. Based in Wicklow, Ireland, with a broadcast-ready home studio, Remie offers voiceover across advertising, animation, narration, e...
# 202 | Gavin O'Connor | Actor/Writer
December 10, 2023 15:46 - 59 minutes - 3.48 KBAfter a little break, Fni Wrapchat is back with this brilliant episode hosted by Remie Michelle Clarke. This one is a great episode for Actors. Share with an Actor buddy! Remie was joined by the brilliantly talented Gavin O'Connor Gavin is an Irish actor best known for his work as Mackin in the hit drama Taken Down (2018). Known for his character portrayal of real-life people, Gavin took on the role of Northumbria Police Chief, Steve Neill in The Hunt for Raoul Moat (2023), as well as his cri...
# 201 | Ken Wardrop | Director (So This Is Christmas -In Cinemas Now!)
November 24, 2023 09:18 - 1 hour - 3.77 KBFriend of the show Ken Wardrop of Venom Films returns to talk to Luke Brabazon about his brand new feature documentary So This Is Christmas. We urge everyone to see this funny, beautiful and incredibly moving film in the cinema. It is the antidote to all the pre-Christmas madness. Ken studied filmmaking at the National Film School, IADT. His short films have screened at many of the worlds most prestigious festivals including Sundance and Cannes. He has presented retrospective programmes at t...
# 200 | FNI Wrap Chat 200th Episode Live | Cathy Brady & Mark O'Connor
November 20, 2023 09:45 - 36 minutes - 2.14 KBWe can't believe we've done 200 episodes of the podcast, but here we are. We got to celebrate this milestone in front of an amazing crowd at the FNI Fast Fest screening in The Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin last week. We sat down with Cathy Brady and Mark O'Connor and had a wonderful chat about the life of a filmmaker in Ireland today. Cathy Brady is a two-time IFTA-winning director, having won Best Short in 2011 for her first film Small Change and again in 2013 for Morning, which was also selec...
# 200 | FNI Wrap Chat 200th Episode Live | Cathy Brady & Mark O'Connor
November 20, 2023 09:45 - 36 minutesWe can't believe we've done 200 episodes of the podcast, but here we are. We got to celebrate this milestone in front of an amazing crowd at the FNI Fast Fest screening in The Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin last week. We sat down with Cathy Brady and Mark O'Connor and had a wonderful chat about the life of a filmmaker in Ireland today. Cathy Brady is a two-time IFTA-winning director, having won Best Short in 2011 for her first film Small Change and again in 2013 for Morning, which was also selec...
#199 | Philip Condron | Stunt Performer
October 24, 2023 17:03 - 34 minutes - 2 KBPaul Butler Lennox recently sat down with super-talented stunt performer and fellow Northside native, and proud Ballymunner Philip Condron. Philip Condron, 32, from Ballymun, who runs Screen Combat Ireland training performers in martial arts and action training, has been working in the performing arts industry for four years. He was selected to be the stunt double for the top Hollywood actor’s character Pádraic Súilleabháin in a scene filmed on the edge of the sea-cliff of Dun Aonghasa on A...
#198 | Prasanna Puwanarajah | Director
September 14, 2023 18:32 - 51 minutes - 3.03 KBOn this weeks ep of FNI Wrapchat Paul Webster got to chat with the talaented Director of "Ballywalter" Prasanna Puwanarajah, Ballywalter is in Irish Cinemas from the 22nd of September. A bitter-sweet comedy drama set in Ballywalter, Northern Ireland. Patrick Kielty (RTE's new Late Late Show host) is deeply touching in director Prasanna Puwanarajah’s debut feature. Ballywalter, opened at the Belfast Film Festival in 2022. It subsequently played at the Cork International Film Festival 2023, CIF...
The Boyne Valley International film Festival Special
August 24, 2023 13:27 - 1 hour - 4.25 KBWelcome back to a very special episode of Wrapchat! hosted by Mark Monks, we had the unique incredible opportunity to attend the Boyne Valley Film Festival recently. A huge thank you to Frank Kelly and his team for accommodating FNI and allowing us to delve into the world of The Boyne Valley International film Festival and the fantastic movies that were screened. The standard of the shorts this year has been nothing short of incredible. Guests include: Kellie Blaise - Writer and lead actress...
#196 | Karl Argue | Actor/Screenwriter
August 08, 2023 14:59 - 55 minutes - 3.25 KBFni Wrapchat: Brought to you by ARRI. Subscribe on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and of course Headstuff+ Become a member on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and help our never ending crusade to united the Irish Film community. Join us at our inaugural FNI Fast Fest this Summer from 25th-27th of August. Visit https://wearefni.com/fastfest Film Network Ireland (FNI) is pleased to announce our new Initiative FNI Fast Fest. Roll camera, roll with the pros at #WeAreFni 72 hour shoot and screen fe...
FNI Ani-Mates- Steve Woods The Godfather of Irish Animation
July 27, 2023 14:22 - 53 minutesFni Wrapchat Ani-mates! Brought to you by ARRI. Our special eps on the Animation Industry in Ireland, Continues. Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring interviews with some of the brightest names in the Animation industry. In this series of special eps, we dive deep into the world of animation and chat with some of the most talented animators, artists, and voice actors in the industry. Each episode is packed with insights, tips...
FNI Ani-Mates- Steve Woods The Godfather of Irish Animation
July 27, 2023 14:22 - 53 minutes - 3.13 KBFni Wrapchat Ani-mates! Brought to you by ARRI. Our special eps on the Animation Industry in Ireland, Continues. Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring interviews with some of the brightest names in the Animation industry. In this series of special eps, we dive deep into the world of animation and chat with some of the most talented animators, artists, and voice actors in the industry. Each episode is packed with insights, tips...
#195 | Dave Reid | Founder of Minding Creative Minds
July 17, 2023 17:37 - 28 minutes - 1.65 KBA Couple of years ago we did a mindfulness episode where we identified a need for a mindfulness and wellbeing service on the island of Ireland. We felt that it was badly needed. In that time Minding Creative minds was founded and what an important service it is. Today we have the founder of MindingCreativeMinds.ie, Dave Reid to talk about its inception and progress. Roll camera, roll with the pros at #WeAreFni 72 hour shoot and screen festival FNI FAST FEST! 🎥🍿👀 Sign up to Join us at The Cre...
#194 | Ronika Merl | Screenwriter/Director
June 29, 2023 22:29 - 1 hour - 3.73 KBJoining Luke on this Episode of Fni Wrapchat is the fascinating and determined Screenwriter, Director and Educator Ronika Merl. RONIKA IS AN AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER. SHE ALSO DIRECTS, AND RUNS THE WICKLOW STORIES FILM FESTIVAL. Having placed highly in both the Academy Nicholl Fellowship as well as the Austin Film Festival in 2019, she has since expanded her slate to contain more than 22 feature-length scripts. She has lectured at Griffith College and has given multiple workshops in Ireland...
Fni Ani-mates Director Paul McGrath - Hosted by Carla Lennon
June 19, 2023 09:20 - 50 minutes - 2.96 KBFni Wrapchat Ani-mates! beginning with the incredibly talented Paul McGrath of Whackala! Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring interviews with some of the brightest names in the Animation industry. In this series of special eps, we dive deep into the world of animation and chat with some of the most talented animators, artists, and voice actors in the industry. Each episode is packed with insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes...
#193 | Fastnet Film Festival Special Part 2 - Brought to you by Ramblingrover.ie
June 12, 2023 23:15 - 1 hour - 4.87 KBWelcome to the second edition of the FNI Wrap Chat Podcast Fastnet Film Festival special, this is the second of two, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie at the Fastnet Film Festival in Schull in West Cork. Please excuse the slight noise as we were parked near the hive of activity of the festival hub. Special thanks this week goes out to Windmill Lane for their support and we’re very excited to be working with them on an ongoing partnership. In this ...
#192 | Claire Dix & Liam Carney - Sunlight | (Fastnet Film Festival Special Pt. 1) brought to you by RamblingRover.ie
May 31, 2023 12:47 - 47 minutes - 2.79 KBWelcome to a very special edition of the FNI Wrapchat Podcast Hosted by Paul Butler Lennox, Keith O'Grady and Paul Webster, this is the first of two we'll be releasing this week, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie at the Fastnet Film Festival in West Cork in 2023! As always are excited to bring you exclusive interviews with some of Ireland's top filmmakers, actors, and industry insiders. Film Network Ireland (FNI) is delighted to announce that we ...
#192 | Claire Dix & Liam Carney - Sunlight | (Fastnet Film Festival Special Pt. 1) brought to you by RamblingRover.ie
May 31, 2023 12:47 - 47 minutesWelcome to a very special edition of the FNI Wrapchat Podcast Hosted by Paul Butler Lennox, Keith O'Grady and Paul Webster, this is the first of two we'll be releasing this week, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie at the Fastnet Film Festival in West Cork in 2023! As always are excited to bring you exclusive interviews with some of Ireland's top filmmakers, actors, and industry insiders. Film Network Ireland (FNI) is delighted to announce that we ...
#191 | Ciaran Creagh | Director (Ann)
May 22, 2023 16:28 - 47 minutes - 2.75 KBJoining Paul Webster on the podcast is writer and director, Ciaran Creagh. Ciaran Creagh is a screenwriter, director & producer whose credits include In View, a feature he wrote and directed which won Best Screenplay at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and was nominated for the Grand Newcomer Award at the Mannheim-Heidelberg Film Festival. Creagh also wrote the feature Parked, starring Colm Meaney. Parked was nominated in four categories at the Irish Film and Television Awards an...
#190 | Wrap Chat Achill Island Film Festival Special
May 19, 2023 10:56 - 1 hour - 6.69 KBJoin our hosts, Mark Monks and Paul Butler Lennox on today's bumper episode, sponsored by RamblingRover.ie @Ramblingrovercampervans Join us as we bring you the highlights from Achill Island Film Festival, an annual celebration of Film that takes place on the stunning island of Achill in Co. Mayo now in its second year. achillInternationalFilmfestival.com Guests Include Tom Callahan from Chicago with his film, Good Fences and Belfast based filmmaker, Frankie Quinn. Tom has contributed his cin...
#189 | Director Fintan Connolly and Writer Fiona Bergin (Barber)
May 10, 2023 10:37 - 36 minutes - 2.12 KBOn this brand new Ep of Fni Wrapchat is Fintan Connolly and Writer Fiona Bergin. Hosted by Mark Monks. The creative minds behind the recent Irish Feature Barber. Check out Barber staring Aidan Gillian, Still playing in the IFI and the Lighthouse this week. Val Barber, a private investigator, is hired by a wealthy widow to find her missing granddaughter. Barber’s initial investigation into Sara’s disappearance quickly darkens. Secrets start surfacing in unexpected ways. Before too long, Barb...
#188 | Robert Higgins & Patrick McGivney | Co-Writers, Co-Porducers and Co-Directors (Lakelands) IN CINEMAS NOW!
May 05, 2023 17:20 - 45 minutes - 2.66 KBPaul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands’ which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award ...
#188 | Robert Higgins & Patrick McGivney | Co-Writers, Co-Porducers and Co-Directors (Lakelands) IN CINEMAS NOW!
May 05, 2023 17:20 - 45 minutesPaul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands’ which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award ...
#187 | Sinéad O'Shea | Director (Pray For Our Sinners - In Cinemas Now)
April 21, 2023 11:48 - 1 hour - 3.85 KBPaul and Mia sit down with director Sinéad O Shea to chat about her fascinating career and her stunning new feature documentary. Pray For Our Sinners tells the story of a group of citizens who resisted the status quo of systematic brutality against women and children when the Catholic church was at the height of its power in Ireland. We strongly urge you to catch this one in the cinema if you can. Also, tonight is the night of FNI's Spring Networking Event. https://app.eventsframe.com/app/ev...
#186 | Achill International Film Festival | Emily O’Callaghan
April 05, 2023 08:48 - 28 minutes - 1.67 KBJoining Paul @paulbutlerlennox on this brand spanking new ep for a chat about all things Achill and the Achill Island International Film Festival @achillfilmfestival is the wonderful Emily O’Callaghan. Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni Emily ...
#185 | Tara O' Callaghan | Director
March 30, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 3.03 KBHey Film makers! Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni After a little break we're back with the next episode of our podcast Wrapchat, Luke sat down with his old IADT classmate and Rising star Tara O'Callaghan!!! Tara O'Callaghan is an Irish/Ser...
#184 | Natasa Paulberg | Composer
February 27, 2023 16:45 - 48 minutes - 2.86 KBWhy not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni On this weeks episode of FNI Wrapchat. Luke Brabazon (Our Brand new Co-Host, Welcome Luke) sat down in the Podcast Studios with the immersive musical talent that is Natasa Paulsberg. Natasa Paulberg is an...
#183 | Frankie Fenton/ Kathryn Kennedy | Director and Producer of Atomic Hope, OUT THIS WEEKEND
February 16, 2023 11:55 - 53 minutes - 3.14 KBTwo of the nicest guests and one a repeat offender on Fni Wrapchat Director Frankie Fenton (from 5 years ago...Can you believe) and Producer Kathryn Kennedy, dropped by the studio to chat with Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox and Paul Webster @paulwebsterfilms Their new feature 'Atomic Hope' is out in Irish and UK Cinemas on the 17th of February. It's a VERY VERY interesting watch that will shift perspectives on how we produce our energy. Join the debate by supporting at the cinema thi...
#182 | Conor McMahon | Writer/Director
January 24, 2023 18:39 - 40 minutes - 2.35 KBThis time we absolutely "Let the Right one" in the studio. What a BLOODY good EP!!! Mark Monks @mark_monks99 our residential Gore master sat down to yap with the indefatigable Conor McMahon @conormcmahon9 Conor’s First feature film Stitches, starring British comedian Ross Noble, won best film at the Midnight Xtreme section of the prestigious Sitges Film Festival. He directed Zombie Bashers, an entry in the RTE Storyland online series scheme. The show proved extremely successful with hor...
#181 | Baz Black | Actor/Writer/Director
January 16, 2023 10:39 - 41 minutes - 2.44 KBHAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!!!! On this Brand new Episode of Fni Wrapchat... we cast our eye on the future Generation of Film TV talent. Mark Monks sat down with Baz Black to chat about making your own opportunities and your own creative way, and his upcoming feature "Dublin Crust" Baz Black is an Award Winning Actor/Writer/Director from Ireland best known for playing Ged Delaney in Season 1 & 2 of AMCS Show 'KIN' . He trained at Bow Street Acting Academy. His early acting career started i...
#179 | John Murphy | Editor (North Circular) out now in Irish Cinemas.
December 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBJohn Murphy had a very GALWAY chat with our very own Seán T. Ó Meallaigh for this great episode. Merry Christmas Everyone!!!! John is an experienced and freelance editor working across drama and documentary. His work has premiered at Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, HotDocs, Sheffield, DocPoint and Doc Leipzeig. For television, He has cut multiple award winners and a whole host of shows ranging from profiles of cultural icons in sport and music to history and politics. In 2018, John was nominate...
#180 | John Murphy | Editor (North Circular) out now in Irish Cinemas.
December 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 4.25 KBJohn Murphy had a very GALWAY chat with our very own Seán T. Ó Meallaigh for this great episode. Merry Christmas Everyone!!!! John is an experienced and freelance editor working across drama and documentary. His work has premiered at Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, HotDocs, Sheffield, DocPoint and Doc Leipzeig. For television, He has cut multiple award winners and a whole host of shows ranging from profiles of cultural icons in sport and music to history and politics. In 2018, John was nominated...
#179 | Alan Gilsenan | Director (Ghosts of Baggotonia) out now in Irish Cinemas.
December 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 3.7 KBPaul Webster hosts this episode with director Alan Gilsenan, one of the most prolific filmmakers working in Ireland, about his fascinating career spanning three decades and an incredibly varied and impressive body of work as well as his latest film, Ghosts of Baggotonia. An evocative film-poem exploring the literary and other ghosts of the bohemian quarter bordering Dublin’s Baggot Street during the mid-20th century where there was a radical flourishing of artistic and intellectual activity. ...
#178 | Anna Rodgers & Shaun Dunne | Co-Directors (How to Tell a Secret) In Cinemas Dec 1st
November 28, 2022 12:47 - 47 minutesOn this episode of the show, Paul Webster and PBL are joined by co-directors Anna Rogers and Shaun Dunne @shaundunnagram who crafted the poignant and affecting new documentary, How To Tell A Secret. The film is self-released and will screen in cinemas around the country. Check the film's socials to find out where and support the film in any way you can. A wonderful chat about an important film. Out in early December in the IFI @irishfilminstitute and around the country. This groundbreak...
#178 | Anna Rodgers & Shaun Dunne | Co-Directors (How to Tell a Secret) In Cinemas Dec 1st
November 28, 2022 12:47 - 47 minutes - 2.8 KBOn this episode of the show, Paul Webster and PBL are joined by co-directors Anna Rogers and Shaun Dunne @shaundunnagram who crafted the poignant and affecting new documentary, How To Tell A Secret. The film is self-released and will screen in cinemas around the country. Check the film's socials to find out where and support the film in any way you can. A wonderful chat about an important film. Out in early December in the IFI @irishfilminstitute and around the country. This groundbreak...
#177 | Lynne Davison| Director (MANDRAKE) Now available on Shudder
November 10, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutes - 2.72 KBToday joining our BRAND SPANKING NEW HOST Keith O'Grady @keithogradyfilm from the beautiful surroundings of Belfast Met... is a wonderful director from Northern Ireland, Lynne Davison. Her Debut feature MANDRAKE follows probation officer Cathy Madden, given the task of rehabilitating notorious killer ‘Bloody’ Mary Laidlaw back into society after twenty years of jail. Cathy has always believed that every client deserves a shot at redemption, but her beliefs are firmly tested when two childre...
#176 | Seamus Murphy| Director (The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingoldsby)
November 04, 2022 13:21 - 1 hour - 3.86 KBToday joining our Host Paul Webster @paulwebsterfilms is a fascinating filmmaker and internationally reknowned photo-journalist, Seamus Murphy. His film, The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingoldsby, funded by Screen Ireland, MoLI and Dublin Port and is out now in Irish Cinemas from today!!! @murphyseamus3 Seamus Murphy grew up in Ireland and is based in London. He is the recipient of seven World Press Photo awards for his photographic work in Afghanistan, Gaza, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Pe...
#175 |Halloween Special| Peter Dunne
October 23, 2022 19:20 - 56 minutesToday joining our Host Georgina McKevitt (@itsgeorginamckevitt) is Lover of all things spooky and scary, Peter Dunne. Peter is an award-winning writer, playwright, producer, creator of audiodramas, podcasts and unusual experiences. Irish Theatre Magazine described his work as “New Irish writing at its best”, Visit Dublin called him “One of Ireland’s most interesting and innovative talents” while Headstuff called his theatre work “brilliant and innovative.” For his horror anthology podcast ...
#175 |Halloween Special| Peter Dunne
October 23, 2022 19:20 - 56 minutes - 3.33 KBToday joining our Host Georgina McKevitt (@itsgeorginamckevitt) is Lover of all things spooky and scary, Peter Dunne. Peter is an award-winning writer, playwright, producer, creator of audiodramas, podcasts and unusual experiences. Irish Theatre Magazine described his work as “New Irish writing at its best”, Visit Dublin called him “One of Ireland’s most interesting and innovative talents” while Headstuff called his theatre work “brilliant and innovative.” For his horror anthology podcast ...
#174 | Greg Thorpe | Festival Director of GAZE Film Festival
September 26, 2022 14:57 - 35 minutes - 2.08 KBToday on FNI Wrapchat PBL chats with Greg Thorpe. @paulbutlerlennox @TheGregling. Greg is director of the Gaze Film Festival he is also a creative producer, writer, curator and artist. Since 2008 Greg has been involved in all manner of creative things, including club nights, cabaret, publishing, creative activism, live literature, dance recitals, film screenings, theatre, performance, visual arts and more. As well as making and curating, he also devises and host workshops aimed at creativ...
#173 | Antonia Campbell-Hughes | Actor/Writer/Director
September 22, 2022 14:01 - 42 minutesAntonia Campbell-Hughes is a striking presence on screen and now it seems in the Directors chair with her debut feature "It's in us all" featuring Cosmo Jarvis. Our Host Georgina McKevitt chatted to her about her close attention to character and her journey from Script to screen. (@itsgeorginamckevitt) Named a Screen Star of Tomorrow and a Shooting Star at the Berlinale, her acting credits include films such as Jane Campion’s BRIGHT STAR, KELLY+VICTOR, 3096DAYS, and most recently Colum Ea...
#173 | Antonia Campbell-Hughes | Actor/Writer/Director
September 22, 2022 14:01 - 42 minutes - 2.47 KBAntonia Campbell-Hughes is a striking presence on screen and now it seems in the Directors chair with her debut feature "It's in us all" featuring Cosmo Jarvis. Our Host Georgina McKevitt chatted to her about her close attention to character and her journey from Script to screen. (@itsgeorginamckevitt) Named a Screen Star of Tomorrow and a Shooting Star at the Berlinale, her acting credits include films such as Jane Campion’s BRIGHT STAR, KELLY+VICTOR, 3096DAYS, and most recently Colum Ea...
#173 | Actor, Writer, Director Derek Ugochukwu
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn today's Episode, Mia Mullarkey caught up a week or two ago with an amazing Nigerian/Irish talent Derek Ugochukwu. Derek is one to watch and is very much on the rise. In May 2020, Screen Ireland announced Ugochukwu as one of the successful 15 writers selected from a pool of 195 applicants for its inaugural Spotlight development scheme aimed at fostering new and diverse writing talent. In January 2021, Derek was one of the successful 10 writers shortlisted from over 600 entries for t...
#173 | Derek Ugochukwu | Actor/ Writer/ Director
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutesFor today's ppisode, Mia Mullarkey cat up with amazing Nigerian/Irish talent Derek Ugochukwu. Derek is one to watch and is very much on the rise. In May 2020, Screen Ireland announced Ugochukwu as one of the successful 15 writers selected from a pool of 195 applicants for its inaugural Spotlight development scheme aimed at fostering new and diverse writing talent. In January 2021, Derek was one of the successful 10 writers shortlisted from over 600 entries for the Virgin Media Discovers ...
#173 | Derek Ugochukwu | Actor/ Writer/ Director
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 2.06 KBFor today's ppisode, Mia Mullarkey cat up with amazing Nigerian/Irish talent Derek Ugochukwu. Derek is one to watch and is very much on the rise. In May 2020, Screen Ireland announced Ugochukwu as one of the successful 15 writers selected from a pool of 195 applicants for its inaugural Spotlight development scheme aimed at fostering new and diverse writing talent. In January 2021, Derek was one of the successful 10 writers shortlisted from over 600 entries for the Virgin Media Discovers ...
#172 | Emer Reynolds | Director (Joyride with Olivia Colman)
July 28, 2022 16:13 - 39 minutes - 2.34 KBOur Wrapchat team and FNI staff would like to take a moment to mark the sad passing of the brilliant filmmaker, Tom Collins. A fantastic filmmaker and soul. Our thoughts are with all his family at this difficult time, especially our colleague and friend Eibh Collins, RIP. Emer Reynolds is a Director of Film and Documentary and IFTA-winning Film Editor. Emer made her editing feature debut in 1992 with the independent film The Visit and went on to work on films such as The Most Fertile Man in ...
#172 | Emer Reynolds Director "Joyride" Olivia Colman.
July 28, 2022 16:13 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBOur Wrapchat team and FNI staff would like to take a moment to mark the sad passing of the Brilliant Filmmaker Tom Collins. A fantastic filmmaker and soul. Our thoughts are with all his family at this difficult time, especially our colleague and friend Eibh Collins, RIP. Emer Reynolds is a Director of Film and Documentary and IFTA-winning Film Editor. Emer made her editing feature debut in 1992 with the independent film The Visit and went on to work on films such as The Most Fertile Man i...
#172 | Emer Reynolds | Director (Joyride with Olivia Colman)
July 28, 2022 16:13 - 39 minutesOur Wrapchat team and FNI staff would like to take a moment to mark the sad passing of the brilliant filmmaker, Tom Collins. A fantastic filmmaker and soul. Our thoughts are with all his family at this difficult time, especially our colleague and friend Eibh Collins, RIP. Emer Reynolds is a Director of Film and Documentary and IFTA-winning Film Editor. Emer made her editing feature debut in 1992 with the independent film The Visit and went on to work on films such as The Most Fertile Man in ...
#171 | The Boyne Valley International Film Festival (Frank Kelly and Bill Murphy)
July 21, 2022 16:33 - 45 minutes - 2.65 KBJoining Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox on FNI (@filmnetworkireland) Wrap Chat this time around, all the way from the fertile banks of the Boyne is Frank Kelly and Bill Murphy. The Boyne Valley International Film Festival Special, 12th & 13th Aug 2022. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, Droichead Arts Centre and film maker Frank W. Kelly are delighted to announce the inaugural Boyne Valley International Film Festival. Taking place 12 & 13 Aug 2022. Receive acces...
The Boyne Valley International Film Festival (Frank Kelly and Bill Murphy)
July 21, 2022 16:33 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBJoining Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox on FNI (@filmnetworkireland) Wrap Chat this time around, all the way from the greenery of the Boyne Valley to Dublin City is Frank Kelly and Bill Murphy. The Boyne Valley International Film Festival Special, 12th & 13th Aug 2022. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, Droichead Arts Centre and film maker Frank W. Kelly are delighted to announce the inaugural Boyne Valley International Film Festival. Taking place 12 & 13 Aug 2...